2 students shot during fight near Pasadena Memorial HS, officials say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Pasadena ISD says two students were shot Friday afternoon and transported to the hospital. Officials say it’s the result of a fight that broke out across the street from Pasadena Memorial High School.

A large police presence and crime scene tape could be seen around the 4400 block of Crenshaw near Preston Ave.

Pasadena ISD says that a physical altercation happened at around 2:55 p.m. across the street from the high school.

According to police, both victims were male. One student was shot in the shoulder while another suffered an injury to the chest, authorities said. Both injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

Authorities believe that both students were shot by the same person. Details are limited on any suspect information or motive.

Pasadena ISD issued the following statement after the shooting took place.

“As a precautionary measure area schools that were still in session were placed on secure to ensure the safety of students and staff. The secure was lifted after law enforcement determined there was no on-going threat. All area schools were safely dismissed and will remain in the area.

The City of Pasadena Police are actively investigating the situation. If anyone knows any information that would be helpful in the investigation, please contact the City of Pasadena Police Department at 713-477-1221.

A campus investigation will be completed to determine school discipline consequences as we will not tolerate behavior that jeopardizes the safety of our students.

Pasadena ISD crisis counselors will be at Pasadena Memorial High School and additional security personnel next week will be assigned as we work together to keep our campuses safe.”

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